1970 Mooney M20E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
A rare chance to own a coveted later model Mooney M20E. This Super 21 Chaparral is made an even rarer find as it has never had a gear-up landing or any other major damage history for that matter! This well-loved plane would not be coming to market were it not for the current owner having been unable to overcome a multi-year struggle to regain their medical certificate. Having cherished the plane for the 22 years since purchasing in 2003, his wish now is to see it into the hands of a new loving owner. Electric gear and bladder fuel tanks are always high-priority targets for most Mooney shoppers and with both of those boxes checked, this one has you covered... no wrestling with a Johnson bar and no problems with the sealed tanks! See the full features list for all equipment and upgrades. Highlights include a 3-Blade McCauley propeller, uAvionics Tail Beacon (ADS-B out), JPI EDM Engine Monitor, new tires/tubes, SkyTec starter, and Whelen Strobes. Note that the Mooney Position Control (Wing Leveler) has been disabled and placarded INOP as have the 2 NAV receivers. Owner is a VFR only pilot and used iPad for navigation. It is perfect for VFR ops as it is, but would need some investment to be made truly IFR ready in the modern ATC system. That being said, 91.411 (pitot-static system) and 91.413 (transponder) certifications are up to date and valid through 7/26 and 11/27, respectively. The panel is a blank canvas ready to see your vision realized! With low airframe time for the vintage, less than mid-time engine, excellent cylinder compressions, and great maintenance history... look no further for an awesome Mooney!
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-A1A Engine 824 SMOH by Western Skyways Excellent Compressions (77/78/76/78)
Propeller
McCauley C3D36C415-C 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller
Interior
Navy leather and cloth seating with beige side panels and newer floor carpeting. Seat coverings and carpet are in great shape. Trim plastics and headliner are showing their age.
Exterior
All over white paint scheme with blue and red trim. It has been hangar stored and is in good shape for the vintage with only some minor nicks / chips and fading of paint in some areas, particularly the red stripes on the wingtips.
Inspection
Annual Due: 6/2026
Modifications / STCs
• Complete, Continuous, and Meticulous Logbooks
• Continuously Hangar Stored
• Excellent Maintenance History
• No Accidents, Incidents, or Damage History - No Gear Up Landings!
• Lycoming IO-360-A1A Engine
• 824 SMOH by Western Skyways
• Excellent Compressions (77/78/76/78)
• McCauley C3D36C415-C 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller
• All ADs in compliance
• ADS-B Out Compliant
• All NEW tires and tubes (All 3 have been recently replaced)
• NEW ELT Battery (next due 6/2027)
• 91.413 transponder certification - next due 7/2026
• 91.411 pitot-static certification just completed - next due 11/2026
• Gear Warning Horn replaced 7/2024
• Alternator Belt replaced 7/2024
• Spark Plugs replaced 7/2024
• NEW Vacuum Pump 12/2025
• Electric Gear Equipped
• Blank Slate for Panel Upgrades - Realize your vision!
• Sun Visors Installed
• Fuel Bladders equipped and in great shape
• INOP Equipment: Loran-C, Narco NAV 14 NAV receivers, Mooney Position Control (Wing Leveler)
• Annual completed June 2025
• Whelen Strobe Lights
• SkyTec Starter Installed
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steel Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,500
|
Las Vegas, NV | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
controller.com
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$79,500
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Las Vegas, NV | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$80,947 *
GBP £60,083
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Las Vegas, NV | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$81,951
|
Las Vegas, Nevada, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20E
This 1970 Mooney M20E (N9398V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,273 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 M20E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,000 to $190,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,500.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 4,273 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Mooney M20E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9398V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20E
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20E
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTORS...
ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E), CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOT...
ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E) CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, AR. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON ...
HAVE HAD THE KI300 ATTITUDE INDICATOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO BUILDING UP ERRONEOUS ERRORS AND BECOMING UNSAFE IN FLIGHT. IT WARMS UP AND ALIGNS CORRECT, JUST LIKE MY OTHER, BUT AFTER ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10-30 MINS OF FLIGHT IT BECOMES UTTERLY INACCURATE ...
REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTED LW-15473 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WITH A 62B26931 PUMP. PER LYCOMING SL L255A, THE 62B26931 PUMP IS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE LW-15473. THIS WAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH PHONE CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, DURING INITIA...
THE MECHANICAL LW-15473 FUEL PUMP WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO AGE. UPON REVIEW OF LYCOMING SL L255A, IT APPEARED THAT THE 62B26931 WAS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT. UPON INSTALLATION THE AIRCRAFT WAS PULLED OUT FOR A RUN UP. USING THE SAME START TECHNIQUE W...
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SEIZED DURING GEAR EXTENSION. SEIZURE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR PREVENTED THE ROTATION OF THE MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. LOGBOOK ENTRY 281 HRS PRIOR TO FAILURE STATED "CLEANED AND INSPECTED ARMATURE AND BRUSHES IN LANDING GEAR M...
ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. AFTER CONSIDERABLE TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS AFFECTED BY AD 93-11-11 . THE PUMP EXHIBITED ALL THE SYMPTOMS AND FAILURES THAT THE AD NOTE ADDRESSED. INSTALLED A FACTORY NEW FUE...
HID BALLAST WIRE HARNESS THE LIGHT END MELTED AT LIGHT.
AFTER SELECTING GEAR UP, LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD TRIP. ACFT COMPLETED FLIGHT WITH NO INCIDENT, AS THE GEAR IS MANUALLY DRIVEN. UPON INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, THE THROTTLE SWITCH WAS DISCOVERED TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
